An Introduction to my Life. Science, Microscopic Things, Yoga, Pets, and Nature!

Hello everyone!

My name is Alex, and I am happy to be joining the Steemit community! A good friend of mine told me about all of the positive and interesting stories that are shared on here and I knew that I wanted to contribute. So here I am!
That photo was taken before my first day of attending university here in San Diego. I study Biochemistry and am constantly fascinated with things on the micro scale.

Speaking of which, I always am humbled by how much can be observed through a microscope. It really makes me pause and think about how intricate life is. Here are some of my favorite photos taken in a few of my classes:

The first two images are of Lactobacillus bacteria that I cultured for a Biology class, and the third one is of a root cap from a plant we grew throughout the term. As I mentioned, I am happiest while learning about tiny things, and that interest extends into nature as well! I love collecting mushrooms from forests and trying to identify them. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from a scavenge back in January.

Aren't they beautiful?!

I also spend most of my time studying in a space ship. Here is my campus library!

My school is my life right now, and I have been fortunate enough to make a few friends through an on campus job that I secured last term.

They definitely help me pull through tough times when studies become a bit overwhelming.

Yoga also helps with de-stressing and I volunteer at a studio for trade!

I have a soft spot in my heart for cats and dogs as well. Here is my baby Kiba.

He doesn't let me study!

My dad's pit:

I've been thinking about how I want to contribute to this community, and I think that I would enjoy making a Science series centered around chemistry. I love spreading new ideas and findings from this area, so any input would be welcome!

If you have made it this far, thank you for taking a minute to catch a glimpse of my life. At times, studies can be overwhelming, but balancing stress with positivity is a great way to stay healthy.

See you around!
-Battlr